They should definitely upgrade the EW suite to ICMS Mk4 while preparing to replace the fleet with Rafale. And they should retain the twin-seats for the long term via a SLEP program.
They are supposed to make a decision by July this year, right?
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They should definitely upgrade the EW suite to ICMS Mk4 while preparing to replace the fleet with Rafale. And they should retain the twin-seats for the long term via a SLEP program.
They are supposed to make a decision by July this year, right?
Taiwan has their own new AAM called TC-5, an upgrade over TC-2.
TC stands for Sky Sword.
Yeah, Astra is an option.
What about France's new Meteor successor?
Quick FactsAgreement Memorandum of Understanding signed April 1, 2026
Partners United Kingdom and France
Purpose 12-month joint study into a successor to the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM
Current Missile MBDA Meteor — ramjet-powered, 100+ km range, in service on Typhoon, Rafale, and Gripen
Why Now Emerging threats including China’s PL-17 ultra-long-range AAM and advancing electronic countermeasures
Framework Lancaster House 2.0 bilateral defence agreement (signed July 2025)
Coordination Joint Complex Weapons Portfolio Office within OCCAR